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Pre-residency boot camps prep med school grads for new realities

There’s often a gap between what residency directors expect from new residents and what they actually know how to do. Weeklong, specialty-specific crash courses aim to rectify that.

Preparing for Residency
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Advice for a med student's must-have—a sound night's sleep

Medical students are not getting enough quality sleep, research says. Here is some expert advice on how to change that.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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Take a mindful approach to manage med school stress

Mindfulness practices, such as yoga and meditation, are becoming an increasingly popular mechanism through which med students harnesses their stress.

Medical Student Health
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Not your grandfather’s med school: Changes trending in med ed

After many decades that saw little change in how medicine is taught, medical schools are rethinking nearly every facet of physician training.

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Training academic physicians requires standard model and curriculum

Few physicians undergo formal training in medical education before assuming faculty duties. Rigorous training is needed amid innovations in teaching methods and training curriculum to cultivate leaders and communities of trained educators.

Medical Fellowships
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Med students' perceptions of learning environment matter

Studies show med students who feel more positive about their learning environment perform better on the USMLE. See how campus culture plays a large role in perception and how it could affect medical education.

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How 1st year interns can establish trust with resident supervisors

Building trust with supervising residents helps 1st year interns advance their training. Six factors that foster trust are outlined. Gaining the trust of senior resident’s leads to greater autonomy and more patient responsibilities.

Medical Resident Wellness
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7 tips for writing a winning med ed research proposal

Writing a compelling medical education grant proposal requires strategic thinking and research. These writing tips will be useful as you pursue future funding opportunities.

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7 strategies for funding med ed research

As fewer institutions fund medical education projects, how can academic physicians ensure their ideas find the financial support they deserve? Here are seven key strategies and resources funding med ed research.

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